Jachtgezelschap met twee mannen en een vrouw te paard 1856 - 1861

This is a hand-colored stereoscopic photograph made by James Elliott sometime in the late 19th century. It shows an aristocratic hunting party with one woman and two men on horseback, along with hunting dogs. During this period, hunting was a popular leisure activity for the upper classes, and the image suggests a romanticized vision of aristocratic life. It presents a narrative where gender roles are subtly highlighted. The woman, adorned in elegant riding attire, is the focal point, seemingly leading the procession. The photograph subtly plays with traditional representations of women in leisure, depicting her as both participant and figure of admiration within this exclusive social ritual. This photograph invites us to reflect on the intersections of class, gender, and leisure in the 19th century.